Arshi

♀ Girl

Pronounced AR-shee /ˈɑːr.ʃi/Medium

Meaning: Arshi is an Urdu and Persian name usually glossed as 'heavenly' or 'of the sky', from arsh ('throne; heaven'). It reads celestial and gentle, well used across South Asia.Low

In 30 seconds: A celestial name: Arshi means 'heavenly; of the sky' in Urdu and Persian (said 'AR-shee'). Gentle and skyward.

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Origin MediumPersian, Urdu

MeaningArshi is an Urdu and Persian name usually glossed as 'heavenly' or 'of the sky', from arsh ('throne; heaven'). It reads celestial and gentle, well used across South Asia.

U.S. rank (2025)#12061 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 161

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a girl's name, Arshi is an Urdu/Persian name meaning 'heavenly; of the sky', from arsh ('heaven'). It reads gentle and skyward, with warm heritage (said 'AR-shee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, celestial, and gentle.

Did you know? Arshi comes from arsh ('throne; heaven') and means 'heavenly' or 'of the sky' — a soft, celestial name well loved across South Asia (said 'AR-shee').

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References — Arshi — Urdu/Persian 'heavenly'; from arsh 'heaven'

Variations

AarshiArsheeArshiya

Nicknames

AriShiArsh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arshi mean?

Arshi means 'heavenly; of the sky' in Urdu and Persian, from arsh ('throne; heaven').

How do you pronounce Arshi?

It's said AR-shee /ˈɑːr.ʃi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arshi a boy or girl name?

Arshi is used mostly as a girl's name.

How popular is Arshi?

Arshi is a rare name for girls in the U.S.